Race FAQ
Frequently asked questions
1. What is the Race day schedule?
Race Day Schedule - Arrive early! Street closures begin at 7:00 a.m.
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6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m |
Team Meet and greet |
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6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. |
Packet Pickup and Registration |
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7:00 a.m |
Survivor Café and Sponsor Booths Open |
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7:50 a.m |
Survivors report to stage |
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8:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. |
Opening Ceremony, Survivor & Memorial Recognition, Race Warmup |
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8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
Tent City/Promise Shop |
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8:15 a.m. |
Competitive 5K Start (women and men) |
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Following |
5K Walk Start (women and men) |
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Following |
One-Mile Walk |
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10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
Closing Ceremony, New Balance Award, Racers and Team Awards, and Top Fundraising Team Award |
2. How much is the registration fee?
Click here to view individual registration fees. Click here to view team registration fees.
3. Do I have to fundraise?
Fundraising is encouraged but not required. Proceeds support local breast cancer screening, treatment support and education programs (75% of net) and breast cancer research grants made by Susan G. Komen for the Cure (25% of net).
4. What is the Race route?
Click here to view the Race route.
5. Where is Packet Pickup?
Click here to view Packet Pickup dates, times and locations.
6. Can I pick up Race packets for others, besides myself?
Yes, just give volunteers the names of those you wish to pick up packets for. Please note, however, no one can register for someone else (other than own minor children) because each waiver must be signed by the registrant her/himself.
7. If I registered for the 5K Race can I change my mind and walk, or vice versa?
Yes, you can change your mind the morning of the Race and switch from Race to Walk, etc
8. How many members does it take to form a team?
A minimum of 5 members is required to form a team.
9. If I register a team does everyone have to pay or is it one price for the team?
Each team member must pay a registration fee. Children 5 and under are free, but must be registered. And, even though the kids are free, each registered child counts towards team numbers that may win your team an award! Note that online team member registration closes May 12 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to view team registration fees.
10. If I form a team can my company or organization pay the registration fees?
If your organization plans to pay for team member fees, please set up your team, and then email info@savannahraceforthecure.org requesting pay later arrangements.
11. Does a team have to walk together or can some run and some walk?
Team members do not have to walk or run together; participate in whichever event you wish on Race day (5K Run, 5K Walk, or 1 Mile Walk). And, you can change your mind the morning of the Race and switch from Race to Walk, etc.
12. Can my team design our own t-shirt?
Yes! Check out the Team Captain Information for more information, and the entry form. We try to reserve the color pink for our survivors – so try to make your T-shirt color something else.
13. What is Team Packet Pickup?
Team Packet Pickup is when you pick up your Team Race Packets.
Click here for Pickup dates, times, and locations.
14. How does my company or organization become a Race sponsor?
Click here for more information about Race sponsorship.
15. Can I bring a dog?
Yes, your leashed pets are permitted. Please stay in the back of the pack so you do not get in the way of the competitive runners.
16. Can I ride a bike or rollerblade?
Not unless you are a paramedic or Savannah Police officer! For everyone’s safety, bikes and rollerblades are not permitted.
17. Can I bring a stroller?
Strollers are allowed; however, for safety, we ask that you stay towards the back and to the sides of the Race route. Children 5 and under are free, but must be registered.
18. What if I am not able to walk that far? Any special arrangements for survivors?
If you are a breast cancer survivor and not feeling quite up to a 5K, you are welcome to ride on the Survivor Trolley.
19. How do I volunteer?
Click here to view volunteer opportunities. Many shifts allow volunteers to participate in the Race as a runner or walker (for which you must register separately).
20. How do I turn Friends for the Cure® money in?
Manual donations, (checks not cash) can be mailed at any time to: P.O. box 1405, Savannah, GA 31402. Please make checks payable to: Savannah Race for the Cure®.
21. Is my donation deductable?
Yes. All donations to the Susan G. Komen Savannah Race for the Cure® where no goods or services were received are tax deductable to the fullest extent of the law. Registration fees are not tax deductible.
22. How will donations be used?
Komen’s mission is to end breast cancer forever. Net proceeds from the Komen Savannah Race for the Cure are distributed as follows: 75% to local breast cancer screening, treatment support and education programs serving people in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh Counties; 25% funds breast cancer research grants made by Susan G. Komen for the Cure. For information on grants visit http://komencoastalgeorgia.org/grants.
23. Are there nearby hotels?
Yes, we encourage you to spend a night or two and enjoy all that Savannah has to offer, in addition to our wonderful Race. Click here for nearby hotel information.
